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Turkey's ambitious project to develop a homegrown stealth fighter, the TAI TF Kaan, recently achieved a significant milestone with its maiden flight at Akinci air base, reaching a speed of 230 knots. But that is just the start of a long development process. 

The decision puts on hold deals worth a combined $9.5 billion to procure a squadron of F-15 fighter jets and a squadron of F-35 fighter jets.The post Smotrich freezes purchase

The United States Department of Defense (DoD) has refused to accept newly built F-35s due to problems with the software, and the resolution has slipped several times from the expected April 2023 release date. TR-3 is now projected to be completed sometime this summer – but not earlier than July, and possibly as late as September.

A pivot towards acquiring the F-35 from the U.S. would mark a significant shift, highlighting India's urgency to modernize its military capabilities in response to regional pressures.

The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II has been rightfully compared to a high-performance race car. It is speedy, versatile, and cutting edge – but it doesn't perform so well in the rain, or at least in electrical storms. Despite being described as an "all-weather" aircraft, the fifth-generation stealth fighter wasn't been cleared to operate when lightning was present.

Israeli military, however, acknowledged carrying out hundreds of strikes on targets in Syria

Defense contractor Kratos announced the XQ-58A Valkyrie combat drone performed a collaborative flight with two F-35s and performed electronic attacks

More than 1,800 2,000-pound bombs and 500 500-pound bombs, along with 25 F-35 fighter jets were approved for transfer.The post US OKs 2,000-lb. bombs, F-35 fighter jets to Israel appeared

Despite its advanced fifth-generation capabilities, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is criticized for its limited range, particularly in expansive theaters of potential conflict like the Indo-Pacific.

The F-35A Lighting II stealth fighter jet can finally use its 25mm cannon as problems that hindered its proper operation have been solved, according to the F-35 program.